Raffaello Tiramisu
This luxurious, dreamy Raffaello Tiramisu is a coconut lover's dream. It is made with coconut milk, mascarpone, heavy cream, coconut flakes and ladyfingers. Serve as dessert during Christmas and other special occasions.
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The Raffaello chocolate inspires this tiramisu. The mascarpone filling is egg-free and made with heavy cream, mascarpone cheese, coconut milk, and almond extract, resulting in a decadent, coconut-flavored treat. The ladyfingers are dipped in coconut milk instead of coffee to intensify the coconut flavor. It's then topped with a white chocolate whipped cream, coconut flakes, Raffaello chocolates, and sweet strawberries for a pop of color. Every bite is filled with creamy coconut, delicate coconut flakes, soft, soaked ladyfingers, and a luscious white chocolate whipped cream. This Raffaello tiramisu is sure to please a crowd!
You may also enjoy my reader-favorite Coconut Raffaello Cake, Egg-Free Tiramisu, Dubai Tiramisu and Mango Tiramisu.
Why This Recipe Works
- Soft, creamy layers in this Raffaello tiramisu blend beautifully to create an indulgent dessert.
- This Raffaello Tiramisu recipe is easy to follow and is made with fewer than ten ingredients.
- You can easily double or triple the Raffaello Tiramisu recipe to feed more people.
- This is an impressive addition to any dessert menu or dessert bar, thanks to the beautiful topping of Raffaello chocolates and fresh strawberries.
Raffaello Tiramisu Ingredients
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
- Heavy cream: Ensure the heavy cream is cold to achieve stiff peaks when whisked.
- Mascarpone cheese: Select good-quality mascarpone for the best flavor.
- Almond extract: Use almond extract instead of vanilla extract to replicate the Raffaello chocolate flavors.
- Coconut cream/milk: Use canned coconut milk or cream for this Raffaello tiramisu recipe. Ensure that you mix or shake the can before use.
- Ladyfingers: Use a good-quality brand of ladyfingers or use my soft homemade ladyfingers.
Topping
- Heavy cream: Ensure the heavy cream is cold to achieve stiff peaks.
- White chocolate: Ensure that the melted chocolate has cooled before mixing to prevent the cream from melting.
- Coconut flakes: Use desiccated coconut flakes to top the Raffaello tiramisu.
- Strawberries: Top the Raffaello tiramisu with fresh strawberries.
Tips and Substitutions
- Temperature: Ensure that the mascarpone and heavy cream are cold to achieve a smooth, creamy texture.
- Weighing Ingredients: Use a scale or measuring cups to measure the ingredients accurately.
- Topping: Get creative with the toppings and decorate the coconut tiramisu in various ways. You can top it with coconut flakes only or white chocolate ganache.
- Serving: You can also assemble the Raffaello tiramisu in dessert cups.
How to Make Raffaello Tiramisu
Step 1: Pour heavy cream into a bowl.
Step 2: Whisk for 3-5 minutes or until stiff peaks form
Step 3: In a separate bowl, add mascarpone, almond extract, sugar and whisk for one minute. Next, gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone.
Step 4: Then, pour ¼ cup of coconut cream into the filling.
Step 5: Fold until combined.
Step 6: Pour ¾ cup of coconut milk into a bowl and dip the ladyfinger in for about ten seconds.
Step 7: Place the ladyfingers in a dish. Repeat the step with the remaining ladyfingers to fully cover the dish.
Step 8: Scoop half of the coconut mascarpone on top.
Step 9: Smooth evenly as shown in image 9.
Step 10: Then, add another layer of coconut-soaked ladyfingers.
Step 11: Add the remaining coconut mascarpone filling
Step 12: Smooth until even, cover the tiramisu with plastic wrap and let the Raffaello tiramisu chill for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Step 13: Ten minutes before removing the Raffaello Tiramisu, pour heavy cream into a bowl. Whisk until stiff peaks form. Then, add coconut milk and melted white chocolate.
Step 14: Whisk again until fully combined. Then, add the cream to a piping bag with a star nozzle.
Step 15: Pipe the white chocolate whipped cream on top of the Raffaello tiramisu.
Step 16: Top the Raffaello tiramisu with coconut flakes. Then, decorate with Raffaello and strawberries.
Step 17: Serve this luscious, creamy, indulgent Raffaello tiramisu for dessert during special occasions and celebrations. You may also enjoy this Tiramisu Cake.
Recipe FAQs
Raffaello tiramisu is inspired by the classic Italian tiramisu but infused with coconut cream, almond, white chocolate and coconut flakes for a twist.
This dessert requires a minimum of six hours to set and is best served chilled overnight, making it perfect for preparing ahead of time.
Place leftover Raffaello tiramisu in an airtight container or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, then refrigerate for up to 4 days.
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Raffaello Tiramisu
Equipment
- 9" Oval or square dish
- Hand-held electric whisk
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup of Heavy cream
- 16 or 450g of Mascarpone cheese
- ⅔ of sugar
- ¼ teaspoon of Almond extract
- ¼ cup of Coconut milk or coconut cream (melted)
- 260 g of ladyfingers or enough to fill two layers of the dish
- ⅔ cup of coconut milk
Topping
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 30 g of white chocolate melted
- 2 tablespoons of coconut milk
- 1 cup of Coconut flakes
- 1 cup of Raffaello
- ½ cup of Strawberries
Instructions
- Whisk heavy cream in a bowl for 3-5 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Then, in a separate bowl, add mascarpone, almond extract, sugar and whisk for one minute or until evenly combined.
- Next, gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone. Then, pour ¼ cup of coconut cream into the filling and fold or whisk on low speed until combined.
- Pour ¾ cup of coconut milk into a bowl and dip one ladyfinger in for about ten seconds. Then, place the ladyfinger at the bottom of the dish. Repeat this step for the remaining ladyfingers until the bottom of the dish is fully covered.
- Next, scoop half of the coconut mascarpone filling on top and smooth.
- Then, add another layer of coconut soaked ladyfingers.
- Add the remaining coconut mascarpone filling and smooth until even. Then, cover with a plastic wrap and let the tiramisu chill for atleast 6 hours or overnight.
Topping
- Ten minutes before removing the Raffaello Tiramisu, pour heavy cream into a bowl. Whisk until stiff peaks form. Then, add coconut milk and melted white chocolate. Whisk again until fully combined. Then, add the cream to a piping bag with a star nozzle.
- Remove the coconut raffaello tiramisu from the fridge.
- Then, pipe the white chocolate whipped cream on top to cover the Raffaello tiramisu. Finally, top with coconut flakes, raffaello and strawberries.
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Notes
- Temperature: Keep the mascarpone and heavy cream cold to ensure a smooth, creamy texture.
- Measuring: Use a kitchen scale or measuring cups to ensure your ingredients are perfectly measured for the best results.
- Topping: Feel free to get creative with the decoration and top your tiramisu with coconut flakes, white chocolate ganache, or both.
- Serving: You can also serve the tiramisu in individual dessert cups.
